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Mechatronic/Robotic Technician- 3rd Shift Job at Challenge Manufacturing in Cuss

Challenge Manufacturing, Cusseta, AL, United States, 36852

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Who We Are

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.

Who We Are

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Want

Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications, as well as mentor Auto Technician I and Auto Technician trainees.

What You'll Do

  • Mentor Automation Technician level I members as well as Weld Technicians
  • Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician I
  • Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment
  • Demonstrate intermediate level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints
  • Perform, train, and critique equipment preventative maintenance
  • Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics / prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel): Basic Level w/Electrician Assistance
  • Wiring harnesses
  • Drive systems
  • Relays
  • Boards
  • Motors
  • Modify and perform basic programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications
  • Basic Teach Pendant Programming
  • TCP Verification
  • I/O Simulation
  • Move Creation/Modification
  • Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.)

When And Where

This will be a 3rd shift / 7:30 PM- 6AM M-Th (many need to work some Fridays) position located at our Plant in Cusseta, AL.

What You Need To Have

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to successfully pass pre-offer Auto Tech I and II testing. Within 6 months to a year must successfully obtain a qualification card.

What We Offer

We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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